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HOW to Get Things Done: South Korea Guides
Guides, tips, and advice for thriving in Korea.
In this category you'll find a wide range of articles on how to truly enjoy life in wonderful South Korea. Whether you're a new arrival or a long-term resident, our guides provide practical information and helpful tips on everything from visas and housing to culture and travel.
Interesting Korean Lunar New Year Superstitions In The 1800’s
Korean Lunar New Year To this day the first day of Korean Lunar New Year (Seol) has always been the…
5 Useful Discounts For ‘Culture Day’ in Korea
Culture Day (문화가 있는 날) in South Korea is on the last Wednesday of each month. This day is established…
How To Get a Korean Driver’s License in 2025
How To Get a Korean Driver's License Although many foreigners may be ambivalent about the idea of entering the sea…
Incheon Airport Currency Exchange by KEB Services Travelers Day and
- Paid Post, Sponsored by Korea Exchange Bank – Korea Exchange Bank's 100-strong airport team provides Incheon Airport Currency Exchange…
The F-2 Visa: Fact or Fiction?
Words by Matthew C. Crawford Since it was launched in February of 2010, the F-2 Visa has taken on an…
10 Questions You’ll Probably Be Asked as a Foreigner in
Whether you’re here studying, working, or traveling, chances are you’ll be grilled with these 10 questions at some point during your time…
Expat Expertise: The Korean legal system
For most people, exposure to the court system is limited to a couple of episodes of Judge Judy, or something…
The truth about Korean Arranged Marriage
During the Joseon era, it was considered abhorrent for a person to never marry.
How Korean Ghost Stories Were Believed In 1890’s
Korea is a land full of traditions where religions and beliefs have changed over time. The country has seen Shamanism,…
Superstitions of Lunar New Year’s Past
The quite strange superstitions of Korea's past agrarian society.
The Expat Advantage: International Health Insurance Options
As explained in the previous article, while Korean National Health Insurance is amazing value for the dollar, there are some…
10 English-Speaking Hair Salons In Seoul To Look Your Best
Beauty salons in Seoul where you can get English service Finding hair salons in Seoul that are truly foreigner-friendly and…
Top Free Online Communities for Expats in Korea
Being an expat in Korea can be a difficult experience. From the language barrier to loneliness, even the smallest things…
Seollal – Korean Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year — Seollal (설날) in Korean — is one of South Korea's most significant holidays. Upwards of 36…
Konglish Words: 10 Unrecognizable Korean Words Derived From English
Have you ever had a conversation with a Korean and felt relieved when they started using English expressions, only to…
March 1st: Independence Movement Day in Korea
You might know that March 1st is a 빨간날 bbalgan nal or “Red Day”, meaning a national public holiday in…
